Job Overview
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner and works in partnership to provide responsive and dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability and substance misuse services to the diverse and culturally rich communities we serve.
In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic
Band 4 Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
to join our forward thinking, friendly and expanding
Health & Justice
team at
HMP/YOI Feltham.
By joining our Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments, but who also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health and well-being.
Our motto is
"Caring NOT Judging"
so by working in partnership with the criminal justice system and other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable and high-quality primary care and mental health services to those who may have offended and those at risk of offending in the communities we serve, to improve their health status and to encourage social inclusion.
Main duties of the job
* This is a training post, to learn the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* To work under supervision with one of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician carrying out the required duties of a registered pharmacy technician.
* To assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure all tasks in the pharmacy dispensary are completed as per objectives.
* To provide work within the wider healthcare team to provide comprehensive, optimised pharmaceutical services, taking into consideration the high level of security which must be maintained at all times.
Working for our organisation
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through:
* Monthly supervision
* Annual personal development plans/appraisals
* Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.
Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to:
* Preceptorship Programme
* Support and guidance with Revalidation
* Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies
Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include:
* Health and wellbeing services
* Season ticket loans
* Cycle to work scheme
* Relocation package *subject to meeting criteria*
The trust also values its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits. MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends. It offers over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment. You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Overview of Main Responsibilities:
* Undertake a two year training programme to qualify as a pharmacy technician
* Support the Medicines Management Team with the delivery of a legal, safe, high quality pharmaceutical service
* Support the development of medicines optimisation standard operating procedures and pharmacy service protocols.
* Timely completion of operational duties such as stock control, date checking of medicines and temperature recording.
* To be fully conversant with all local pharmacy protocols
* To assist with daily administration of controlled drugs (as second signatory), if required and the update of Controlled Drug registers (paper or electronic as required) and to instruct clinical staff in correct procedures for record keeping, security and storage of CD's.
* Assist in the medicine reconciliation process by supporting completing medication histories using the most recent, relevant sources available
* To organise and provide a supply of stock and non-stock pharmaceuticals and develop / manage medicines management systems to ensure the efficient, safe and secure handling of medicines.
* To assist to regular review stock usage with nursing staff.
* To be fully conversant with the SystmOne (clinical system) in the maintenance of patient electronic health records.
* To identify potential problems regarding the lack of availability of medicines for individual prescriptions or stock, seeking advice on suitable alternatives or an agreed delivery timetable.
* To ensure medication requests are ordered before cut off times to ensure timely delivery to the house units
* For specific patients that required their medication to be obtained from secondary care, to assist to organise systems are in place to order these in a timely manner.
* To ensure that all medicines are ordered and supplied in accordance with the relevant legislation, local standard operating procedures, and Trust Medicines Policy.
* Participate in medicines management team meetings and primary care team meetings, as required.
* Maintain high levels of safety and security and be constantly vigilant.
* Ensure that pharmaceuticals are transported within the prison in a manner which maintains the integrity and security of the medicines whilst adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Communication:
* Provide advice to patients on their medicines and any other health related advice as appropriate, under supervision.
* To ensure information is provided in a timely manner, to the appropriate individual (in accordance with the degree of urgency of the request or issue identified).
* To be able to present information in a suitable format (e.g. written and/or verbal) and style for the target audience.
* To communicate with the nursing staff about any queries/problems regarding medicines supply (stock and non-stock)
* To communicate pharmacy technical issues with other pharmacy staff employed across the Trust.
Training:
* To undertake a two year training programme to become a qualified pharmacy technician and adhere to the learning agreement
* To be organised and self-motivated in achieving the requirements of the programme
* Support the training / induction requirements for other staff as appropriate
Policy and/or Service Development:
* To provide technical input into policy and procedures for the Trust.
* Maintain and develop good practice procedures and standards.
Management of Resources:
* To be responsible for re-supplying medicines in accordance with agreed stock lists and non-stock items, in line with the patient's needs, to minimise waste and reduce risk, as delegated.
Research and Development:
* To participate in any pharmacy related service development projects.
* To assist with data collection for medicines management audits within the Trust.
* To assist with the implementation of clinical trials as undertaken by the pharmacy department
Person specification
Education & Quailifications
Essential criteria
* 5 GCSEs at grade C or above in Maths, English and Science
* Ability to meet the apprenticeship standard
* Willingness to undertake Functional skills qualifications for English and/or Maths if necessary
Desirable criteria
* Pharmacy Service Skills NVQ level 2 (QCF) / Achievement of relevant units OR achievement of an equivalent training programme accredited by the GPhC
* Level 2 apprenticeship course in Pharmacy Services
* Completion of medicine optimisation training (POD assessment and transcribing for supply)
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working in a team
* Experience of Health and Safety practices
* Experience of working to deadlines
* Previous experience of working in a pharmacy setting
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience within a secure / prison environment or pharmacy
* Previous experience of working in a secure environment (Prison, YOI etc.)
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Fluent written/spoken English
* Good organisation and prioritisation skills
* Good communication skills (written and oral)
* Computer literate (practical experience of using
* Ability to meet objectives and targets
* Good time management skills, able to work to deadlines
Desirable criteria
* Dispensing skills (primary or secondary care)
* Confident use of electronic prescribing, and ordering systems
Attitudes, aptitudes personal characteristics
Essential criteria
* Ability to motivate self and others
* Team worker able to relate to all grades of staff
* Able to work under pressure
* Appropriate levels of confidentiality are maintained
Other
Essential criteria
* The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job.
* Ability to promote and work in line with the working model of a 7 day a week service.